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Alice's Adventures in
Wonderland
Join the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and all of
Carroll’s other creations in Alice’s outrageous adventures in Wonderland!
This new version of the imaginative and outrageous classic is adapted
directly from the novel and features original music created just for Civic
Arts Stage Company. Using puppetry, creative movement, masks, and theatre
magic, a cast of local actors of all ages brings Wonderland to life in the
Firehouse Arts Center. Don’t miss this extraordinary production!Sponsor: City of PleasantonLocation: Firehouse Arts Center -
4444 Railroad Ave, PleasantonTimes: Fri: 7:30; Sat: 2:00 & 7:30; Sun 2:00Admission: Adult: $18/$15/$10; Child: $12/$9/$6; Senior:
$12/$9/$6More info:
www.firehousearts.org

February 4: The Gamma-Ray Spectrometer at Mercury: A Seven Year
Journey to the Innermost Planet
Presenter: Dr. Morgan Burks, LLNL
physicist and Dan Burns, Log Gatos High School Physics Teacher
After traveling through the inner solar system for seven years, NASA's
MESSENGER spacecraft reached Mercury in March 2011 and became the first ever
mission to orbit this mysterious planet. Since then MESSENGER has been
making measurements with its suite of scientific instruments including
gamma-ray, neutron and x-ray spectrometers, magnetometer, laser altimeter,
cameras and other instruments. This data is helping to resolve many of the
questions and mysteries surrounding Mercury's formation and composition. One
of those instruments, the gamma-ray spectrometer, faced a unique challenge
on this mission. Although it offers superb resolution for identifying
radioactive materials, it only does so at an operating temperature of -300oF
or below. This is quite daunting considering that Mercury is the closest
planet to the Sun and its surface can reach 800oF. Accomplishing this
required innovative new designs to protect this instrument from the
blistering heat and allow it to cool. This presentation discusses the
MESSENGER mission with a focus on the gamma-ray spectrometer and the
importance of gamma-ray science in helping to understand the planet. This
talk also discusses the science and engineering that allowed for the
spectrometer to work at cryogenic temperatures in one of the hottest places
in the solar system.

February 11: Sleuthing Seismic Signals: Understanding Earthquake
Hazard and Monitoring Nuclear Explosions Presenter: Sean Ford, seismologist, Teacher: Ken Sedel, Tracy High
School Earth Science Teacher
Did you know that probability of a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake in
the Greater Bay Area in the next 30 years is 63%, or about 2 out of 3? We
will see what an earthquake in the Bay Area would look like and try to
understand its effects. Just like an earthquake, a nuclear test can cause
seismic disturbances that are recorded at monitoring stations around the
world. We will learn how seismologists tell the difference between these two
sources by sleuthing seismic signals.

February 18: Space Junk: Traffic Cops in SpacePresenter: John Henderson, Teacher: Tom Shefler, Granada High School
This presentation is designed to give middle and high school students a
basic understanding of what climate models are and how they function. The
evolution of the resolution and complexity of climate models from the mid
1970's to the present is discussed, as are the changes in data set size.
Methods for testing climate models against a variety of benchmarks such as
historical climate changes or seasonal changes are explained. The
presentation shows that various climate models have different strengths and
weaknesses and that the average of a number of models produces the best
results. Several key issues arising from global climate change are
highlighted followed by suggestions for student actions that will help them
limit their carbon dioxide emissions.

March 3: Restoring Sight to the Blind: Bridging the Medical Gap
with Technology
Presenters: Dr. Satinderpall Pannu, Terri Delima, Dr. Sarah Felix, Kedar
Shah, Heeral Sheth, Dr. Vanessa Tolosa, Teacher: Kirk Brown, Biology
teacher, Tracy High School
Millions of people worldwide suffer from ocular diseases that degrade the
retina, the light-processing component of the eye, causing blindness,
according to the seminar abstract. As the population continues to age, the
number of Americans blinded by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and
retinitis pigmentosa (RP) will increase. Unfortunately, there are no
therapeutic or curative options for these patients, and it has left them
with little hope.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, in collaboration with four other
national laboratories, four universities, and Second Sight® Medical
Products, has developed the first long-term retinal prosthesis that can
function for years inside the harsh biological environment of the eye. The
device takes images from an external video camera and sends electric
impulses to an array implanted in the eye. These impulses stimulate the
retina and enable the brain to perceive patterns of light. In clinical
trials, patients with vision loss were able to successfully identify
objects, increase mobility, and detect movement using the retinal implant.
Further planned developments for the device will enable reading and face
recognition. In addition, the technologies used in the retinal implant, to
restore sight to the blind, could be expanded to develop devices that
increase the functionality of people with spinal cord injuries, deafness and
other neurological disorders, the abstract states.

Mike Pace - Comedy @ Firehouse Arts Series
Mike Pace is up next in our Comedy @ Firehouse Arts series. As comedian and
improvisational artist, Mike brings to the stage a wealth of comedic
experience including tours to Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Guam, Kuwait, Saudi
Arabia and stateside. He has appeared on HBO’s 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,'
Showtime’s 'Comedy Club All Stars,' TBS’s 'Very Funny Live,' ABC’s 'Comics
Unleashed,' and has shared the stage with comedy legends Dana Carvey, Rodney
Dangerfield, Chris Rock and Sam Kinison. Audiences have an instant bond with
Mike. His act is a series of one minute, one act plays – all enhanced by his
ability to become character after character. As the Chicago Tribune
describes him, '…a chameleon mastering everyday characters…his face starts
scrunching, twisting and twitching into different directions…assigning
characters to them…the whining kid, the tough guy, etc.' For an entertaining
evening of intelligent adult comedy, join us here at the Firehouse Arts
Center.Sponsor: City of PleasantonLocation: Firehouse Arts Center -
4444 Railroad Ave, PleasantonTimes: $15.00Admission: 7:30pmMore info:
www.firehousearts.org

Minerals First Discovered in California
Tim Rose will share his knowledge of many unique minerals that were
discovered in California, discussing a number of locations including a bit
of history and special insight on the geological conditions in each
location. Some locations include a Benitoite mine in San Benito County, the
Crestmore Quarry in Riverside, and barium silicate minerals from Fresno and
Mariposa counties.

Tim Rose is a LLNL geochemist and mineral-collecting enthusiast who has
great knowledge of unique minerals and their occurrence.
Recently, he discovered two new minerals in California that have been named
in his honor: Timroseite and Paratimroseite.

The talk is sponsored by the Livermore Lithophiles, the local gem and
mineral society. For more information about the Lithophiles, see their web
page at http://www.lithophiles.com/Sponsor:
Livermore LithophilesLocation: Livermore Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave.
Community Room.Times: 7:30pmAdmission: FreeMore info:
Livermore Lithophiles

Used Clothing & Equipment Sale
Get everything your growing children need for next season or next year at a
fraction of the new cost. Over 20,000 items including clothing, gear and
toys! Don�t miss out on the great bargains - most unsold items will be 50%
off from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm! Note: Strollers and carts not allowed inside
the buildings.

The Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club's Used Clothing & Equipment Sale is
held twice a year and features over 20,000 items from 200+ sellers. If
you're looking for maternity wear, clothing for newborns to teens, car
seats, single and double strollers, swings, bouncy seats, baby carriers,
cribs, high chairs, safety gates, toys, books, videos/DVDs and more--we most
likely will have it available. All items offered for sale by our sellers go
through a quality control process, and items that are found to be stained,
worn, or broken are not sold. Check out our website for more information!
Note: We only accept cash or check.

Want to be a seller? Participation is open to the public! Unload all your
gently used children's clothing, toys and equipment and make money in the
process! Details at www.tvmotc.org/cesale Sponsor:Twin Valley
Mothers of Twins ClubLocation: Alameda County Fairgrounds, PleasantonTimes: 9am to 2:45pmAdmission: $2 Free parking in the Pleasanton Ave Parking lot.Parking: In the Pleasanton Avenue Parking lot across from the
Fairgrounds main entrance. Enter Fairgrounds through the Yellow GateMore info:
Fairgrounds Web Site or
Twin Valley Mothers of
Twins Club

Valley Concert Choral
Festive music fit for a king or queen! Featuring selections from the
Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the recent wedding of
Prince William and Kate, including music by Elton John, The Beatles, and
Handel's Zadok, the Priest.Sponsor:Valley Concert
ChoraleLocation: First Presbyterian Church,
2020 Fifth St (4th & L), LivermoreTimes: 7:00pmAdmission: $20.00 advance, $25 at the door. Tickets at
Valley Concert
Chorale website.More info:Valley Concert
Chorale

Grease - Presented by Amador and Foothill
High Schools
Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding 'Burger
Palace Boys' and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking 'Pink Ladies' in bobby sox
and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this
rollicking musical. Head 'greaser' Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy
Dumbrowskitry to relive the high romance of their 'Summer Nights' as the
rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as 'Greased
Lightnin', 'It's Raining on Prom Night','Alone at the Drive-In Movie'
recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that
became the soundtrack of a generation.Sponsor: Amador & Foothill High SchoolsLocation: Amador Theater, PleasantonTimes: 7:30pmAdmission: $14 Adult; $12 Student & SeniorMore info:
www.firehousearts.org

Whether you're a novice or a seasoned scrapbooker Scrapbook EXPO is the
place you want to be!
Scrapbook EXPO offers you the opportunity to learn all the newest and
hottest scrapbooking techniques!
Top-notch workshops and basic classes taught by experts. Exciting events,
make & takes, contests, crop nights and more!
Scrapbook EXPO invites you to be one of the many guests who visit our #1
rated shows each year. Sponsor: Davis PromotionsLocation: Alameda County Fairgrounds, PleasantonTimes: 10am to 6pm (Fri); 9am to 6pm (Sat)Admission: $9 adults; children 12 and under are free ; $8 parking.
See website for discountsMore info:
Fairgrounds Web Site or
www.scrapbookexpo.com
1-888-252-3676

St. Patrick's Day Brew CrawlShop along Main Street and sample local craft beer and food pairings
while enjoying a beautiful spring evening. To add to the festive spirit of
this event, guests are encouraged to wear costumes. Show off the luck of the
Irish! Don't miss the photo booth and costume contest!

The Pleasanton Downtown Association encourages everyone to enjoy downtown
responsibly. To support this effort, the PDA will sell designated driver
tickets for $10 on the night of the Brew Crawl and the event programs will
include taxi contact information.

Tickets go on sale February 16 for $30. If not sold out, tickets will be
available for $35 at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Tickets must be
redeemed by 7 p.m. Ticket price includes a commemorative beer glass and
tasting map. Limited number of tickets available.

Ashu Classical Saxophonist
Classical saxophonist ASHU, 'possesses a deep musicality which pours through
his playing and hooks the audience' (Chicago Tribune) and is 'just as much
fun to watch as he is to listen to' (Dallas Morning News). He will perform
tantalizing works - original and arranged - for saxophone and piano by
Rachmaninov, Korngold, Ibert, Italian film composer Morricone, Argentinean
tango master piazzolla, and more, with pianist Kuang-Hao Huang.Sponsor: City of PleasantonLocation: Firehouse Arts Center -
4444 Railroad Ave, PleasantonTimes: 3:00pmAdmission: $24/$20/$16 Adults; $12 Child; $20 SeniorMore info:
www.firehousearts.org

Doors
will open at 7 p.m. with the talk to follow at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center
Library located at 1188 South Livermore Avenue. Light refreshments are
provided. While there is no charge for the talk, donations are encouraged. Sponsor:
Livermore Heritage GuildLocation: Livermore Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore
Ave.Times: 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pmAdmission: Donations Appreciated. More info:
Livermore Heritage Guild

Larry Carlton
Join us for an intimate solo performance by Grammy-winning guitar legend,
Larry Carlton. With over 3,000 recording sessions, 100 gold albums, 19
Grammy nominations and 4 Grammy awards to his credit, Carlton’s fingerprints
are indelibly imprinted on virtually every genre of music. Utterly unique,
he has set the standard for artistry that spans three decades. Experience
this music legend close to home in our striking-but-intimate setting.Sponsor: City of PleasantonLocation: Firehouse Arts Center -
4444 Railroad Ave, PleasantonTimes: 8:00pmAdmission: $45/$40/$35More info:
www.firehousearts.org

Daniel Glover and Jerome Lenk - Valley Concert Choral
Pianist Daniel Glover and Organist Jerome Lenk will combine forces in a
benefit for the chorale that will be a sonic spectacular. The team will
feature works originally composed for piano and organ duo including Franck's
meditative Prelude, Fugue and Variation, Op. 18, and Marcel Dupre's
Variations on Two Themes, Op. 35. In addition they will perform Liszt's
hair-raising Totentanz in their own arrangement, in celebration of the
composer's 200th Birthday. Mr. Lenk will perform Liszt's Variations on Bach
in its original organ version, and Daniel Glover will also perform solo
works for the piano. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear this
combination of keyboards in all their splendor.
Sponsor:Valley Concert
ChoraleLocation: Saturday: First Presbyterian Church,
2020 Fifth St (4th & L), LivermoreTimes: 7:30pmAdmission: $25.00 advance, $25 at the door. Tickets at
Valley Concert
Chorale website.More info:Valley Concert
Chorale

Goodguys All-American Get Together
Huge Indoor & Outdoor Happenin' at the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton featuring
over 3,000 All American Made & Powered hot rods, customs, classics, muscle
cars and trick trucks. Shop at 100's of vendor/exhibitor booths or take a
trip to the Swap Meet for automotive related parts and Cars 4 Sale. Come
check out the Goodguys AutoCross where the best course time wins! There's
fun for the whole family with a Pinstripers Brush Bash, Arts & Crafts Show,
Model Car Show and free model make and take plus a kids play area. Sponsor: Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, PleasantonTimes: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Sat.); 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.(Sun.). Admission: $17 adults; $6 youth ages 7-12; children 6 and under free;
$8 parking.
More info:
Fairgrounds Web Site,
www.good-guys.com,
www.allamericangettogether.com, 925-838-9876.

Laura Hamilton, member of the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and
former Livermore resident, comes home to play the Mendelssohn violin
concerto. This famous composition ushered violin concerti repertoire into
the Romantic era with its lyrical intensity and structural innovations and
has long been a standard by which violinists are measured. The evening opens
with the raging storm of Richard Wagner’s overture to The Flying Dutchman.
Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6 blends German influences designed to please
Viennese audiences with expressions of his own Czech nationalism to produce
a mature work which would surely be as well known as his “New World”
symphony if it had been tagged with an equally catchy nickname.

Laura Hamilton is principal associate concertmaster of the Metropolitan
Opera Orchestra. During her 24-year tenure with the Metropolitan she has led
hundreds of performances and has been concertmaster for live international
high-definition video transmissions of Salome, Carmen, Madama Butterfly, and
Nixon in China. Hamilton was previously a member of the Chicago Symphony and
appeared with that orchestra as concerto soloist with Sir Georg Solti
conducting. During her youth, Hamilton lived in Livermore and studied with
local teachers Marion Clark and Robert Jacobson, and Daniel Kobialka of the
San Francisco Symphony. She performed with LAS in 1976 as a winner of the
Symphony’s Competition for Young Musicians and played the Tchaikovsky violin
concerto with the orchestra in 1983.
Sponsor:Livermore
Amador
SymphonyLocation: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Time: Prelude talk from 7 to 7:30pm. Symphony concerts begin
at 8:00pmAdmission: Adults: $28/$25/$22; Senior (62+):
$26/$23/$20; Youth (high school & younger): $10.
Season tickets
also available. $90/$80/$70. Senior: $84/$74/$64
Youth (high school age & younger): $40 (all sections)Tickets:Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:Livermore-Amador
Symphony (925) 373-6824, or
Bankhead Theater

Top Shelf 's Disco Fever A Celebration of the
Songs and Stars of the 70s

Top Shelf 's Disco Fever A Celebration of
the Songs and Stars of the 70s
A Celebration of the Songs and Stars who turned the 70s into 'The Disco
Era.' The group that performed to two sold out houses with their MOTOWN
Tributes in 2011, turn the clocks back once again…this time to the 1970’s
when Disco was the rave. If ever a musical style defined a decade, Disco was
the definition of the 1970s. From Studio One and Saturday Night Fever, it
created a variety of classic songs and artists that people are still dancing
and listening to today. Celebrating the songs and stars of ‘The Disco Era’,
the show includes hits from Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, The Bee Gees,
Michael Jackson, Evelyn 'Champagne' King, and much more.Sponsor: City of PleasantonLocation: Firehouse Arts Center -
4444 Railroad Ave, PleasantonTimes: 8:00pmAdmission: $25/$20/$15 Adult; $15 Student; $22 SeniorMore info:
www.firehousearts.org

The Dunwell's Pop Rock Band from Leeds,
England
Come witness their magical rise from the pubs of Leeds, England to an
American record deal and a stunning debut album in just two short years.
Their sound is an organic blend of acoustic and electric roots music laced
by luscious vocal harmonies by al five members, and their songs feel both
bracingly fresh while at the same time as warm and familiar as a dear
long-time friend. The next Mumford & Sons, perhaps?Sponsor: City of PleasantonLocation: Firehouse Arts Center -
4444 Railroad Ave, PleasantonTimes: 8:00pmAdmission: $18/$15/$12More info:
www.firehousearts.org

Livermore Art Association
Spring Art ShowThe LAA annual Spring Art Show is coming to The Barn. This is the
biggest exhibit of the year for the Livermore Art Association, having the
most entrants and the most works. It is open to the public and free to
attend. Most artwork is for sale, and there will be an additional sales room
with original art, crafts, cards and prints.

The Commission for the Arts will be selecting seven works, one from each
category, for a City of Livermore Special Award. After the show, these works
will be displayed in City Hall for one month. This year also brings an
exciting change for the artists. Instead of having a single judge for the
show, all the entrants will be judging themselves. Every artist will vote
for their favorite in each category. Awards will be based on popular vote.
The public is invited to a festive reception on Saturday, March 31st, 7:00pm
- 9:00 pm with appetizers, local wines and live music. The awards ceremony
will be held at 7:30 pm. Sponsor:Livermore
Art AssociationLocation: The Barn in Livermore -
3131 Pacific Ave.Times: 10am to 5pmAdmission: Free - Items for sale.More info:Livermore
Art Association - 925-449-9927 Hours Wed-Sun 11:30
a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Barrel Tasting Weekend
Taste wines right out of the barrel, meet winemakers, and more. Each winery
will host a unique experience during barrel tasting weekend including at
least 1 barrel sample for each ticket holder. This is your chance to
pre-purchase wines before they have even bottled (aka "futures")!

A list of activities and barrel wines poured by each participating winery
will be available in February.Sponsor:Livermore
Valley Winegrowers AssociationLocation: Various area wineriesTimes: 12:00 to 4:30pmAdmission: $30 in advance (up through 2pm Friday, 3/30/12); $35
day of event.
Ticket Includes: a take home glass with the Livermore Valley Wine Country
Logo, 2 days of barrel tasting at each participating winery on Saturday &
Sunday, special activities and wine discounts, and a Barrel Tasting Weekend
map which includes all wineries that are participating in the Barrel Tasting
weekend. More info:Livermore
Valley Winegrowers Association

Broadway Chorus -
Lights...Camera...Sing-Along
Broadway Chorus, a Tri-Valley community chorus, will perform
"Lights...Camera...Sing-along" on March 30 - April 1. Breaking from
tradition in which the audience sits passively, in this production the
audience is encouraged to sing along on some of the songs with the chorus.
Best of all, the audience is not required to carry the tune!

The music should be familiar to anyone who has some exposure to your
favorite movies. Songs such as Moon River, Swingin' on a Star, and Hakuna
Matata are well known to many people. Singing is not required; those not
familiar with a particular number can simply enjoy the show.

The show will also feature the Broadway Kids Chorus, made up of local
children in grades 1-8, directed by Jenny Matteucci and Glen Riggs. The
audience will even get a chance to sing along with the Broadway Kids!

The show is directed by Jenny Matteucci, accompanied by Daniel Lockert,
and produced by JoAnn Loitz.

The three performances will be held on Friday, March 30 at 8 PM,
Saturday, March 31 at 8 PM and Sunday, April 1 at 2 PM at Amador Theater,
1155 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton.

Tickets are available online at www.trivalleyrep.org or at the Amador
Theater box office on the show days. Ticket prices are adults 18+ $20,
seniors 60+ $17, juniors under 18 $10. There is a 10% discount when tickets
are purchased at the door for those who hold a Broadway Chorus "business
card" available from any Broadway Chorus member. For more information visit
the chorus website, www.broadwaychorus.org, or call 925.462.2121Sponsor:Tri-Valley Repertory
TheatreLocation: Amador Theatre,
1155 Santa Rita Road in PleasantonTimes: Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinee:
2:00pmAdmission: Adults: $20; Seniors (60+): $17, Juniors (0-17): $10More info:Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre,

Atlantic Brass Quintet - Del Valle Fine Arts
Founded in 1985, the Atlantic Brass Quintet has received wide recognition as
one of the world's finest brass ensembles. Atlantic Brass offers a
wide-ranging, eclectic repertoire of classic, jazz, and world works. The
quintet has performed throughout the United States and internationally and
has received critical acclaim for its distinctive sound, impeccable ensemble
playing, stunning virtuosity, and inviting stage presence. Winner of six
international chamber music competitions, Atlantic Brass has been the
resident brass quintet of Boston University, the Tanglewood Institute, and
the Boston Conservatory.

Cinderella
Classic Bike ride.
This unique bicycle tour is for women and girls of all ages and abilities.
It winds through the Amador, Livermore, Diablo and San Ramon Valleys. The
metric-century (100k/65 miles) is mostly flat with a few moderate hills. The
Challenge route of almost 100 miles is for fit, experienced riders only.
Charming Princes will be at three rest/food stops along the way with snacks
and a cold lunch at the second stop. Our SAG service patrols the route to
provide rider assistance if required. A Cinderella Ride Patch is awarded to
every rider.
Please, no Ride-a-longs.Sponsor: Valley SpokesmenMore info:Valley Spokesmen

Bill Harley Acoustic Guitar
Storytellers were our first magicians, our first history keepers, society
builders, culture shapers and spiritual and emotional filters, making sense
of the world long before written communication. For all our sophisticated
technology and mass electronic entertainment, we still need those voices in
the dark, by the fire, in the hall. A master storyteller connects us and
intimately affirms our lives with resonant truths, no matter how
embroidered, funny, mysterious or horrific the tale. Bill Harley is a master
storyteller. The nationally touring, critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter,
author, musician and monologist is considered by fans and peers alike to be
one of the best storytellers in the country for his celebrations of
commonality and humanity through comic narrative songs and confessional
spoken works. Entertainment Weekly labeled Harley, a two-time Grammy Award
winner and multiple Grammy nominee, 'the Mark Twain of contemporary
children’s music.' But tagging Harley with the 'children’s artist' label,
even of the top-drawer variety, is as deceptive as this gifted artist’s
Puckish demeanor. In slice-of-life vignettes about school and family life,
Harley uses humor and a fine-tuned sense of the ridiculous to illuminate
compassionate truths, even while inspiring belly laughs. Adults absorb a
Harley performance through a double filter of past and present. As a regular
commentator on National Public Radio’s (NPR) All Things Considered, Harley’s
performances for adults feature his trademark blend of song and story, wit
and wisdom. Children respond from the immediacy of their own lives, as with
rubber-faced abandon he examines human foibles, flaws and embarrassments,
common fears and simple pleasures. Join us as Bill returns to Pleasanton for
two shows, his family show at 2:00 pm and popular adult show at 8:00 pm.Sponsor: City of PleasantonLocation: Firehouse Arts Center -
4444 Railroad Ave, PleasantonTimes: Family Show: $2:00pm; Adult Show:
8:00pmAdmission: 2:00pm Show: $18/$15/$10 Adult; $12/$9/$6
Child (12 & under);
8:00pm Show: $24/$20/$14 Adult; $12 Child
(12 & under)More info:
www.firehousearts.org

Zydeco at the Bothwell
Zydeco, the high-energy music of southern Louisiana's creole of color
heritage, stomps its way into the Livermore with upcoming Zydeco Dances,
featuring live music and a gumbo, wine & beer bar! And, in the tradition of
Zydeco dances, admission includes free group Zydeco dance lessons with
Livermore's own professional Zydeco dance instructor, Ted Sherrod, starting
at 6pm and again when the band takes a break. Doors open at 5:30 pm; tickets
purchased at the door and Zydeco at the Bothwell runs from 6-10pm. Beer,
Wine & Gumbo bar on site for additional purchase. The Bothwell Arts Center
is located at 2466 8th Street, Livermore, CA 94550. See
www.bothwellartscenter.org for information about the event and Bothwell Arts
Center.

March 31st features live music from Motordude Zydeco: Formed in
1989, Motordude Zydeco creates a distinctive yet roots-oriented music
blending traditional zydeco with original songs and rhythm and blues, and
won the "Best Zydeco Band" award in 2005 by the Bay Area Blues Society.

Then, mark your calendars for May 19th for the Mark St. Mary and the
Delta Blues & Zydeco Band! Awarded the "Best Zydeco Band" in 2007 by Bay
Area Blues Society and crowned "The Delta King" at the Isleton Crawfish
Festival, Mark's been playing his traditional style of Zydeco music since
the age of 12. Mark knows what it means to "Laissez les bon temps rouler!"
For both events, enjoy free dance lessons with professional dance
instructor, “Zydeco Ted Sherrod” at 6pm and around 8pm. Ted travels
extensively to Texas/Louisiana; teaches Zydeco dance in New Orleans and
teaches throughout California. He has a smooth Creole style.

Zydeco ("snap beans") is a form of American roots or folk music that
evolved from the French speaking Creoles of color of south and southwest
Louisiana. Usually fast-tempo, and dominated by the button or piano
accordion and a washboard known as a rub-board or frottoir, zydeco music was
originally created at house dances where people gathered for socializing.
For over 70 years, the San Francisco Bay area has welcomed the migration of
so many Creole and Cajun people that it can now proudly say that we have the
largest population outside of Louisiana itself. Zydeco dances create a
chance for all to gather, mingle and socialize (as well as dance!) and
engage newcomers in the fun of a creole house dance. All are welcome.Sponsor: Bothwell Arts CenterLocation: Bothwell Arts Center,
2466 8th St. Livermore.Times: 6:00pm to 10:00pm Doors open at 5:30pmAdmission: $15More info:
http://www.bothwellartscenter.org

Visit the Livermore Public Library for Spring storytimes, beginning
Monday, January 9, and continuing through the week of May 7th 2012. A
variety of storytimes will be held at the Civic Center Library and
Rincon Branch Library:
Civic Center Library –
• Baby/Toddler: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
• Preschool: Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
• “Pajama-time” Family Storytimes: Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
March 5: "March" of the Penguins
March 12: A Great, Green Storytime
March 19: Sunset Beach Party
March 26: Dragon Dreams
Rincon Branch Library (Hora del Cuento Bilingüe) –
• Baby/Toddler: Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
• Preschool: Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
All ages are welcome to these free library programs. Contact Youth
Services at (925) 373-5504 for more information, pick up a storytime
schedule at any one of the Livermore Public Libraries, or consult the
website: www.livermorelibrary.net.

Teen Art Exposition and Contest

March 1-30

Main Library

The Livermore Public Library invites teens to participate in the
2012 Teen Art Exposition and Contest. The Friends of the Livermore
Public Library are sponsoring this unique opportunity for teens to share
their artistic talent with local artists and the citizens of Livermore.

Livermore residents in the sixth through twelfth grades are encouraged
to submit a piece of original art. Works eligible for this exhibit are
limited to visual media including painting, sculpture, photography,
textiles and collage. Entries will be accepted Thursday, March 1, 2012,
through Friday, March 30, 2012, at the Civic Center Library. The first
five entrants will each receive a $10.00 gift certificate generously
donated by Way Up Art and Frame in Livermore.

Teen artwork will be on display from April 2 through April 29, 2012
in the Civic Center Library Art Gallery during the library’s regular
hours. Artwork will be shown as space allows. On Thursday, April 5,
2012, artwork will be judged and ribbons awarded.

The community is invited to attend the Artist’s Reception on Tuesday,
April 24, 2012 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in Community Room A of the Civic
Center Library.

For more information and to access entry forms, please visit TEEN
SPACE on the Livermore Public Library’s website at
www.livermorelibrary.net or contact Sandy at 373-5500 ext. 5583.

Paws to Read
Rincon

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Friday

3:00pm & 3:35pm

Rincon Branch

Is your child experiencing difficulties reading or simply needs some
encouragement to enjoy reading? If so, the Paws to Read program,
sponsored by the Livermore Public Library and the Valley Humane Society,
might be the solution. The Paws to Read program matches elementary-aged
beginner readers with trained and certified dogs in a non-judgmental
environment. For 25 minutes, your child will read to their furry friend
with the dog’s owner quietly looking on to help with any tricky words.
Programs of this type have been successful across the country, and
testimonials from Livermore parents have been extremely positive. The
spring 2012 program for the Rincon Branch Library is scheduled on
Fridays, March 2 through March 30, at 3 p.m. (two sessions, 3-3:25 and
3:35-4 p.m.). Registration for this series begins Wednesday, February
22nd. Children may register for up to three sessions during this series,
as space allows. Drop-ins may be accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis. Participating children should not be fearful of dogs or have
allergies to pets.

Paws to Read

Jan 18
Jan 25
Feb 1
Feb 8
Feb 15
Feb 22
Feb 29
Mar 7
Wednesdays

7:00pm

Main Library

Is your child experiencing difficulties reading or simply needs some
encouragement to enjoy reading? If so, the Paws to Read program,
sponsored by the Livermore Public Library and the Valley Humane Society,
at no charge, might be the solution.

The Paws to Read program matches elementary-aged beginner readers
with trained and certified dogs in a non-judgmental environment. For 25
minutes, your child will read to their furry friend with the dog’s owner
quietly looking on to help with any tricky words. Programs of this type
have been successful across the country, and testimonials from Livermore
parents have been extremely positive.

The Spring program for 2012 will start with a series at the Civic
Center Library, as follows:
• Wednesdays, January 18-March 7, 7 p.m. (two sessions, 7-7:25 and
7:35-8 p.m.). Registration for this series begins Monday, January 9th.
Children may register for up to three sessions during the Spring series,
as space allows. Drop-ins may be accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis. Participating children should not be fearful of dogs or have
allergies to pets.

For more information about the Civic Center series or to register,
please call the Livermore Public Library’s Children’s Desk at
925-373-5504.

Korea from both sides of the DMZ

March 8
Thurs

1:30-3:30pm

Main Library

ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS, a monthly program, will take place at the
Livermore Civic Center Library on THURSDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2012 from 1:30 to
2:30 p.m.. Frank Rainer will show digital photographs of the trip he and
his wife Sigrid recently took to Korea. Adults are invited to this free
program on the second Thursday of each month in the Community Meeting
Rooms of the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore.
For additional information please call 925 373-5500.

Passport Day

March 10
Sat

10am-3pm

Main Library

The Livermore Public Library is hosting a special passport event at
the Civic Center Library at 1188 South Livermore Avenue on Saturday,
March 10, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.. The Livermore Public Library
is joining the Department of State in celebrating Passport Day in the
USA 2012, a national passport acceptance and outreach event to provide
passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport
applications. U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when
entering or re-entering the United States by air. U.S. citizens entering
the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land
borders and sea ports of entry must present a passport book, passport
card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government.

Autumn Gem

March 11
Sunday

2:00pm

Main Library

The documentary film Autumn Gem will be shown at 2pm Sunday, March
11, 2012 at the Livermore Public Library Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore
Avenue. There is no charge for this event.

Meet the “Chinese Joan of Arc,” Qiu Jin, a radical women’s rights
activist who defied tradition to become the leader of a revolutionary
army. Qiu Jin boldly challenged traditional gender roles and demanded
equal rights and opportunities for women. She was the first woman to
lead an armed uprising against the corrupt Qing Dynasty, for which she
was arrested and executed. She became the first female martyr for
China’s 1911 Revolution and is celebrated as a national heroine today.
As this year marks the centenary of the 1911 Revolution that ended
imperial rule in China, it is especially crucial to acknowledge the role
of women during the country’s transition to a modern nation. Autumn Gem
sheds light on a seminal figure who continues to serve as an inspiration
to Chinese women today.

While Qiu Jin is a familiar figure in China, she is largely unknown
outside of the country. Autumn Gem is the first documentary feature on
Qiu Jin in the U.S. Using scholarly interviews, archival materials, and
dramatic recreations based on her original writings, Autumn Gem brings
the story of Qiu Jin to life.

Autumn Gem was produced and directed by two San Francisco Bay Area
Chinese American filmmakers, Rae Chang and Adam Tow. It stars former
China National Wushu Champion and Hollywood stunt actress Li Jing. Their
partners include the San Francisco Chinese Culture Center San Diego
Chinese Historical Museum, and the Official Qiu Jin Museum in Shaoxing,
China. Autumn Gem has been screened at over 100 venues worldwide.

Lego Program

March 17
Sat

2-4pm

Main Library

Come learn with LEGO™! Livermore Public Library presents a series of
workshops introducing engineering fundamentals to children by working
with LEGO™. These programs will take place on Saturday, March 17th, from
2 to 4 p.m. in the Storytime Room of the Livermore Public Library, Civic
Center. Two instructors from Play Well TEKnologies, a regional firm
specializing in engineering fundamentals will introduce children to
projects they can build and will guide them through the process. Through
these workshops, children will:

Learn how to identify LEGO™ materials

Learn how to apply the engineering concepts from the projects to
real-world situations

Learn engineering terms specific to the projects

Acquire a greater understanding of how engineering applies to
everyday life

Registration is required for the two workshops, which will be held at
2 p.m. and 3 p.m.. You may call or come in to register starting Monday,
February 27, at 10 a.m.. Each workshop is limited to 20 children; each
child can register for only one workshop.

In addition to the workshops, there will also be a free-play area to
work with LEGO™ from 2 to 4 p.m. for those who are waiting for, or who
have completed their workshops, and for those who were not able to sign
up for a workshop. Admission to the free-play area will be on a
first-come, first-served basis and will be limited to 20 at a time due
to space constraints.

Van Gogh in Two Parts

March 18
March 25
Sunday

2:00pm

Main Library

Artist and educator Marlene Aron will present the program Van Gogh
in Two Parts at 2pm on Sunday, March 18 and Sunday, March 25 2012 at the
Livermore Public Library Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. There
is no charge for these events.

Van Gogh in Two Parts is an in-depth
study of one of the most brilliant and influential artists of the 19th
Century - an artist whose work paved the way for the Modern Art Movement
of the 20th Century and beyond.

On Sunday March 18, in this first part of Van Gogh's journey, The
Early Years, we will learn about his early artistic, literary and
personal influences, of his deep love and compassion for the
down-trodden, and the working poor by viewing his exquisite drawings
depicting his compassion for the laborer, the peasant, workers in fields
and mines. View over one hundred slides of Van Gogh's art, including
rarely-seen childhood drawings, gorgeous works on paper from his early
Dutch years, and photographs of him and his family. Hear stories about
his life, his childhood, places he lived and jobs he held before he
became an artist - gallery assistant, bookstore clerk, tutor in boarding
schools, and evangelist in a mining camp. Travel with Van Gogh as he
makes his way through Brussels, Holland, London, Amsterdam and Paris,
onto the docks of Antwerp, and finally to the City of Light: Paris and
the Impressionists.

Part II of this series, The Later Years, will take place a week later
on Sunday, March 25. View over one hundred slides of his beautiful and
powerful art as his work turns from the dark colors of his Dutch and
Belgium years to the brilliant hues of his years in France. Join us as
we follow Van Gogh from his early Impressionist influences, his
friendship with Toulouse Lautrec, Emile Bernard, Paul Gauguin, Camille
and Lucien Pissarro, to his journey to the south of France, where his
art becomes more bold, powerful, and uncompromisingly expressive.

Marlene Aron is an artist, educator and published poet. She was
educated in The Netherlands at the Vrije Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten
and in the United States, receiving her Master of Fine Arts degree from
California College of the Arts. Her work is in the permanent collection
of the Butler Institute of American Art and has been featured in
Sculpture magazine. Ms. Aron taught art and art history and has given
lectures, workshops and courses on Van Gogh for fifteen years in
universities, museums, libraries, art centers, retirement homes and
private schools.

ASL (American Sign Language) Storytimes for Deaf
Children

Jan 17
Feb 21
March 20
April 17
May 15
Tuesday

7:00pm

Main Library

The Livermore Public Library is offering a new program for the New
Year – ASL storytimes for deaf children! Melinda Harrison Jones, a
Livermore resident and teacher from the California School for the Deaf,
will be presenting these special storytimes. The ASL storytimes will be
held at the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, at 7 p.m. on
the third Tuesday of every month, January through May, 2012. Specific
dates are: January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17, and May 15,
2012.

All ages are welcome to these free library programs. Contact Youth
Services at (925) 373-5504 for more information, or visit the website at
www.livermorelibrary.net.

Writing Club for Young Adults

Jan 26
Feb 23
Mar 29
April 26
Thursdays

6:30-8:00pm

Main Library

Have you ever written--or wanted to write--a story, novel, song,
poem, or play? Young adults, ages 12- 21, are invited to join The
Writing Club at the Livermore Public Library, Civic Center. The Writing
Club will meet once a month on Thursdays, January 26, February 23, March
29, and April 26, 2012, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, for a fun-filled evening
of writing with author J.L. Powers! This free event will take place in
the Storytime Room of the Civic Center Library, 1188 South Livermore
Avenue, Livermore.

Take your writing a step further as you learn about publishing your
works and how to expand your writing horizons. Write and edit each
other’s work while making friends and having fun!

For more information, please visit TEEN SPACE on the library’s
website:
www.livermorelibrary.net, or contact Sandy at 925-373-5500,
extension 5583.